Do Not Fear - 33 Verses about Fear and

Anxiety to Remind Us: God is in Control

Fear. One of the enemy’s most popular weapons that he uses against us. Worry,
anxiety, fear…can overwhelm us with a thick shadow of darkness, controlling our every
move and decision.
So much crazy going on around us today - wars, conflicts, persecution, violence, crime,
natural disasters, terrorism, economic uncertainty, unemployment, divisions, disease,
death. We fear for our children’s future, we fear for our families, we fear for our financial
future, we fear for our safety. The list goes on…long. There actually is a lot we could
potentially worry about.
Yet reality tells us that so much of what we spend our time worrying about never even
happens. Living under the weight of the "what if's" is a hard place to dwell.
I struggled with fear and worry for years. But through time, I began to find that the things
that once would have sent me down an anxious spiral, no longer had the same effect. It
didn’t happen quickly, but over days, months, years.
 I read words - of life - of truth. Soaking them in, over and over, praying them out
loud. Until they became so familiar, they replaced the other things in my mind that I’d
battled against. There’s nothing magical about words and verses, but there is power
through them because they’re God’s words.
Change happened. Anxious thoughts began to diminish. Worry let go of its constant
grip. And though fear is sometimes still there, it no longer wields control, holding me
back, paralyzing me in its grasp.
His words are “life” words, soothing to our soul, calming to our spirits, giving power to
our days.
It’s not always easy, and it often comes down to a choice:
 Choosing not to allow fear and anxiety to control your life.
 Choosing to guard your heart.
 Choosing to focus your mind on what is true in the midst of uncertain times.
We might still feel afraid, but we can believe that God is with us. We may not be in
control, but we can trust the One who is. We may not know the future, but we can know
the God who does.
33 Verses to Remind Us - We Do Not Have to Fear:
1. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah
41:10
2. “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." ~ Psalm 56:3
3. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians
4:6-7
4. “Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as
the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” ~ John 14:27
5. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound
mind.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:7
6. “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with
punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” ~ 1 John 4:18
7. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”
~ Psalm 94:19
8. “But now, this is what the Lord says…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have
summoned you by name; you are mine.” ~ Isaiah 43:1
9. “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” ~ Proverbs
12:25
10. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for
you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” ~ Psalm 23:4
11. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do
not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ~ Joshua
1:9
12. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each
day has enough trouble of its own.” ~ Matthew 6:34
13. “Humble yourselves, then, under God’s mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his
own good time. Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you.” ~ 1 Peter
5:6-7
14. “Tell everyone who is discouraged, Be strong and don’t be afraid! God is coming to
your rescue…” ~ Isaiah 35:4
15. “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will
wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens:
They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And
how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single
hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the
rest?” ~ Luke 12:22-26
16. “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the
stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” ~ Psalm 27:1
17. “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous
fall.” ~ Psalm 55:22
18. “Immediately he spoke to them and said, 'Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.'”
~ Mark 6:50
19. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the
Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” ~ Deuteronomy
31:6
20. “'For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do
not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, for I myself will help you,' declares the Lord,
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” ~ Isaiah 41:13-14
21. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” ~ Psalm 46:1
22. “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with
me; he is my helper.” ~ Psalm 118:6-7
23. “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
~ Proverbs 29:25
24. “He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind
died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid?
Do you still have no faith?” ~ Mark 4:39-40
25. “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers
them.” Psalm 34:7
26. “But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t
worry or be afraid of their threats.” ~ 1 Peter 3:14
27. “I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” ~
Psalm 34:4
28. “Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.”
~ Deuteronomy 3:22
29. “Then he placed his right hand on me and said: 'Do not be afraid. I am the First and
the Last.'” ~ Revelation 1:17
30. “Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’” ~ Mark 5:36
31. “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither
death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries
about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.”
~ Romans 8:38-39
32. “The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with
joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” ~ Zephaniah
3:17
33. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the
Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I
trust.”…He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his
faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the
arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that
destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you…For he will command his angels concerning you, to guard
you in all your ways…“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will
protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him…” from Psalm 91:1-16
Be assured, He is with you in whatever you face, in the turmoil and struggles, amidst
the anxious thoughts and the worries of life. He is there, strengthening, helping, and He
holds you in His hands.
God is greater. He gives us the power to live courageously, boldly, fearlessly in this life,
when many things that surround us would tell us to be afraid. His truth whispers strong
and sure to the deepest core of our spirits.
“Do not fear.”
All of that stuff on your mind? Give it to Him – again. Replace those fearful thoughts with
His words of truth. And sleep in peace tonight. He knows what concerns you, He’s got
you covered.